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Monsoon mayhem in Shimla rings alarm bells
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Monsoon mayhem in Shimla rings alarm bells

Science & Tech 28/11/23 13:11 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Environmentalists in Himachal Pradesh’s capital, Shimla, have called for the implementation of urgent remedial measures after an expert committee set up by the State government recently release Read More...

Moulding the Himalayas needs caution
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Moulding the Himalayas needs caution

Science & Tech 27/11/23 07:22 AM IST
by Mahesh

'As the efforts to evacuate 41 workers trapped in a tunnel near Silkyara in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand are weeks away from fruition, the infrastructure development trajectory in the Himala Read More...

Binance’s $4 billion fine
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Binance’s $4 billion fine

Science & Tech 27/11/23 07:08 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The U.S. government this week slammed Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, with a $4 billion fine after confirming serious protocol failures as it frequently violated U.S. sanc Read More...

Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution
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Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution

Science & Tech 27/11/23 07:00 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The air quality index (AQI) in many Indian cities has entered the red zone several days this year.' Millions of people have to face serious health hazards due to recurring increases in air polluti Read More...

9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX)
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9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX)

Science & Tech 27/11/23 06:18 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Indian Coast Guard has commenced the two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-lX) at Vadinar in the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat.' The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has embarked on t Read More...

Bengaluru hosts Kambala races
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Bengaluru hosts Kambala races

Science & Tech 26/11/23 13:10 PM IST
by Mahesh

'During the weekend of November 25 and 26, 160 pairs of buffaloes and their jockeys are set to race in the specially made slush tracks for Kambala races, being held at City Palace Grounds in Bengaluru Read More...

SEBI board approves regulatory framework for index providers
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SEBI board approves regulatory framework for index providers

Science & Tech 26/11/23 13:01 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The board of the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved a regulatory framework for Index Providers with the objective of fostering transparency and accountability in governance and Read More...

India stand on the Israel-Hamas war
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India stand on the Israel-Hamas war

Science & Tech 26/11/23 12:48 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Over the past weeks, India has expressed itself in statements, joint statements, and votes at the United Nations on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, that saw a temporary pause for the exchange of h Read More...

Factors that led to the turmoil at OpenAI
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Factors that led to the turmoil at OpenAI

Science & Tech 26/11/23 12:31 PM IST
by Mahesh

'OpenAI, the company that is at the cutting edge of the AI revolution, almost ceased to exist over the last weekend.' Sam Altman, the founder and CEO of the company that runs ChatGPT, was ousted by Read More...

Is India lagging in measles vaccination?
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Is India lagging in measles vaccination?

Science & Tech 26/11/23 12:21 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Measles is a contagious disease caused by a virus, which spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles starts with a cough, runny nose, red eyes, and fever. Then a rash Read More...